As a designated Centre of Excellence, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, USM, bridges the gap between rigorous academic study and groundbreaking clinical application. We offer comprehensive Master’s and PhD programmes (Coursework and Research) across the Medical, Dental, and Health Science disciplines.

At Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, we do not just educate, we train future leaders to produce holistic scientific solutions for global health challenges.

The Centre is also the home of the core Medical and Health Sciences Research Methodology Course (TRX500), supporting the university’s broader research community.

An overview of the evolution of our medical and science programmes, highlighting current offerings such as Clinical Exercise Science, alongside programmes that have been phased out or restructured over time.

One of PKTAAB's pioneering postgraduate offerings, the Master of Medicine in Transfusion Medicine established a strong foundation for specialist clinical training in blood sciences and transfusion practice.

Accreditation: MQA/SWA10996

Introduced to address growing demand for nuclear medicine specialists, this programme equips graduates with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic skills at the forefront of medical imaging technology.

Accreditation: MQA/SWA10995

Launched in 2016, this programme bridges the gap between exercise science and clinical practice. Graduates are equipped to design and deliver evidence-based exercise interventions for a wide range of health conditions.

A landmark year for PKTAAB in which two significant programmes launched, extending reach both internationally and into advanced clinical medicine.

Bringing PKTAAB's world-class clinical exercise training to international students, expanding the programme's global academic footprint.

A prestigious collaborative doctorate model, combining USM's rigorous medical training with an additional year of advanced specialisation and research immersion.

PKTAAB's boldest expansion yet, five new postgraduate programmes designed to meet the evolving demands of global health, innovation, and specialised clinical practice.

Previous Programmes